Subject: Who's Your Favorite Actor/Actress & Why?
Posted by: juniorthejaws
Date: Mar 07 04
My favorite actor is Sidney Poitier. I have read his biography "Measure of a Man," which tells of his family's arrival in Florida and how he tried to obtain acting roles, but was told that he needed to learn how to speak first. Poitier is probably best remembered for portraying Mark Thackerary in "To Sir, With Love." Everytime this movie is on I watch it. Sidney is mesmerizing as Thackerary and how he teaches his students, even though they make his life hell on wheels, and how he finally wins their approval and friendship. It also shows how he teaches them to love their selves and to respect each other and how anything and everything in life can be yours if you try and want it bad enough.
Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?
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Agnes (JTJ)
Posted by: juniorthejaws
Date: Mar 07 04
My favorite actor is Sidney Poitier. I have read his biography "Measure of a Man," which tells of his family's arrival in Florida and how he tried to obtain acting roles, but was told that he needed to learn how to speak first. Poitier is probably best remembered for portraying Mark Thackerary in "To Sir, With Love." Everytime this movie is on I watch it. Sidney is mesmerizing as Thackerary and how he teaches his students, even though they make his life hell on wheels, and how he finally wins their approval and friendship. It also shows how he teaches them to love their selves and to respect each other and how anything and everything in life can be yours if you try and want it bad enough.
Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?
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Agnes (JTJ)
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Orlando Bloom is my absolute favorite actor ever! Hence the name "Fullbloom". I like him for one simple reason, he's hot! I don't have any favorite actresses. They all seen a bit boring compared to my Orli! Reply #161. May 01 07, 6:38 AM |
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Actress: Hilary Duff Jessica Alba Eva Longoria Rachel McAdams Actors: Channing Tatum Orlando Bloom Reply #162. May 13 07, 7:10 AM |
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Tom hanks would be my favorite actor because of "forrest gump", "Big" and "The Terminal". I also plan on watching "The Da vinci Code soon. My favorite would have to be Drew Barrymore, I was a big fan of some of here very early movies specifically "E.T." and one of her most recent movies "Fever Pitch", check my Bio and you'll know why i liked that movie so much. Reply #163. May 13 07, 8:47 AM |
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I like Tom Hanks. He generally has good roles and seems real. Harrison Ford is pretty good too, as is Sean Connery (my favorite James Bond). Reply #164. May 15 07, 11:30 PM |
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fave actress: sandra bullock cos she's a fabulous actress and doesnt conform to the stick thin lollipop head philosophy fave actor: tom cruise, cos he's gorge...shame he's gone a bit loopy since miss holmes and de niro cos he can turn his hand to anything, true talent Reply #165. May 23 07, 12:19 PM |
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I'd have a hard time narrowing it down too far. I really like a lot of actors. I like how Johnny Depp can do great with quirky parts that no one else could have pulled off. I've never seen Morgan Freeman in a bad part. He always seems to know more than he is letting on. I like Tom Hanks for his versatility. Drew Barrymore for how down to earth and sweet, but not too sweet, her characters are. Brad Pitt because for some odd reason he reminds me of my dad. Liv Tyler for the unique style she brings to each role. I'm not so much a fan of Tom Cruise. He was good when he started out, but over the years, he seems to play the same part in every movie over and over. They just change his character's name. I'm sure there are plenty of people who disagree with me or else he wouldn't still be cast in so many movies though. Reply #166. May 23 07, 12:45 PM |
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Bruce Willis is my all-time favourite actor... Ever since I saw Die Hard when I was about 5, I thought he was the bees knees... lol. He can play all sorts of roles, and he can play them well... and he wasn't bad looking back in the day (I loved him in Moonlighting, although it was a little before my time). Another actor who I've become quite fond of in recent years is Vincent D'Onofrio. Dubbed "the human chameleon". As far as I've seen, no two of his performaces are the same... That's whats so great about him. That, and the fact that he is just about the sexiest thing on the planet.... hehe I also really like... Hugh Laurie (the second sexiest thing on the planet) Jeremy Irons Sean Connery Alec Baldwin Vince Vaughn As for actresses... Drew Barrymore Uma Thurman Reply #167. May 29 07, 2:36 AM |
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Actors: Will Smith Tom Cruise Actresses: Halle Berry Cameroon Diaz Reply #168. May 29 07, 3:36 AM |
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This was started in another thread: Posted by: Lympathy Subject: Chuck Norris Date: May 05 07 Chuck Norris facts, I love them! Anyone got any good ones? "Chuck Norris does not get wet, water gets Chuck Norris." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Basically, it fits here as a favourite. No point in having two or three threads about favorite actors and actresses. Agnes (JTJ) Reply #169. May 30 07, 5:13 PM |
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My favorite actor is definitely Anthony Hopkins. I've never seen him in a bad movie. My favorite actress is Meryl Streep-Any movie I've ever seen her in is a good one--she's a pro in my book! Reply #170. May 30 07, 5:54 PM |
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Oh definitely! Hopkins and Streep can act! I would love to see them in a film together...now that would be a great film! ---- Agnes (JTJ) Reply #171. May 30 07, 6:41 PM |
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Moved from a duplicate thread: Posted by: lauradub Subject: Most Handsome From Anyone's Perspective Date: Nov 01 06 In keeping with the theme of satc_rules recent thread, I was wondering who you all think are the handsomest men (alive and/or deceased). To all the guys out there, feel free to give us your opinion (don't worry, we're all friends here!). Ok here's my list: 1. Jake Gyllenhall (I will someday have his babies whether my hubby likes it or not!) 2. Brad Pitt (really goes without saying) 3. Hugh Jackman (especially in the X-men movies) 4. Michael Hutchence 5. Sawyer from Lost (it's a bad-boy thing) I'll think up a few more but that's it for now. By the way if you have any embarrassing ones, please share. I've a friend who loves Daniel Radcliffe (plays Harry Potter in the movies). Enjoy! (edit) (delete) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 replies. On page 2 of 2 pages. 1 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- jaxtah Sean Connery - the one and only James Bond Reply #21. Feb 12 07, 1:05 PM Delete - Edit kmh_1956 Hands down...Viggo Mortensen.He's not a pretty boy, can't stand a pretty boy.... Reply #22. Feb 12 07, 2:04 PM Delete - Edit gina1980 Orlando Bloom. I heard he was a bit of a primadona on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean but he's so pretty to look at! Also, Viggo Mortenson's not bad either. Reply #23. Feb 12 07, 2:08 PM Delete - Edit jericha Viggo Mortensen Johnny Depp Hugh Jackman Harrison Ford Kevin Sorbo Bruce Campbell Reply #24. Feb 12 07, 2:40 PM Delete - Edit RachaelxCore Johnny Depp and Jared Leto Reply #25. Mar 03 07, 11:22 PM Delete - Edit mrsx04 In no particular order: Maxwell Caulfield (especially in the movie "Grease 2") George Clooney Leonardo DiCaprio Tom Brady Reply #26. Mar 04 07, 8:07 PM Delete - Edit Burn.Shine Tom Cruise Scott Speedman Christian Bale Reply #27. Apr 09 07, 3:53 PM Delete - Edit thegogga Gerard Butler! (He's not too well known, but has been in "Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" and "The Phantom of the Opera.") Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn in LOTR) Oded Fehr (Again, not too well known. Israeli actor who was in "Resident Evil 2" and "The Mummy") Clive Owen (should know him!) Reply #28. Apr 09 07, 4:16 PM Delete - Edit thegogga I forgot! Hugh Jackman Johnny Depp P.S. How could I possibly have left out Johnny? I've got a massive poster of him inside my cupboard! Reply #29. Apr 09 07, 4:17 PM Delete - Edit angelofmusic15 Johnny Depp Gerard Butler Billy Boyd (he played Pippin in Lord of the Rings) Christain Bale Harrison Ford Kevin Costner Reply #30. May 04 07, 2:45 PM Delete - Edit luddy2 In his younger days I thought David Essex was the best looking bloke ever,but that was 30 years ago.Wonder what he looks like now! Reply #31. May 06 07, 5:19 PM Delete - Edit roshio Oh Johnny Depp...Takeshi Kaneshiro (now he's beautiful)...Tobey maguire (i dont know why but theres something) Hugh Jackman...Jonathan Rhys Meyers Reply #32. May 06 07, 5:31 PM Delete - Edit whitewedding Hmmm. So many men...so little time. Tony Blair. Hottie Scotsman who has invaded England. Sort of 1066-ish. I know, I'm bollocksing history. Sean Connery. In or out of anything, especially a kilt. Craig Ferguson. Any man who makes me laugh like a loon has to be interesting. Also a Scot. Pierce Brosnan. Irish eyes are smilin' Clive Owen. Goes without saying. Simon Cowell. Snarky Brit Bad Boy...*sigh* Brett Favre. Green Bay American Football God. Denzel Washington. Loved,"The Preacher's Wife." Graham Green. Native American dramatic and comedic actor. Ving Rhames. Compelling. Chuck Norris. "Walker Texas Ranger." Hugh Laurie. Versatile actor. Does a great American accent. Reply #33. May 06 07, 6:54 PM Delete - Edit Kiwi_al Johnny Depp John Travolta George Clooney Harrison Ford Tommy Lee Bill Clinton All handsome and talented men who I wouldn't say no to! Reply #34. May 06 07, 11:57 PM Delete - Edit Brit707 Tom Welling, Johnny Depp, Michael Rosenbaum, and Tom Cruise. Reply #35. May 17 07, 3:20 PM Delete - Edit monte_monte George Clooney Kevin Costner George Strait Reply #36. May 22 07, 7:07 AM Delete - Edit callie_ross Oh gosh, there are so many! But here are a few of my favorite good looking guys: 1. Kurt Cobain 2. Brad Pitt 3. Heath Ledger 4. Mel Gibson 5. Tom Cruise Reply #37. May 22 07, 5:45 PM Delete - Edit imconceited21 Tom Brady Brad Pitt Hayden Christensen Morris Chestnut Reply #38. Jun 01 07, 9:41 PM Delete - Edit Reply #172. Jun 02 07, 7:24 AM |
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Transferred from another thread: Master_Algie What is the fuss over Brad Pitt? I don't fancy his hair though he looks good. Still, does he really stand out that much? =P Reply #1. Nov 10 06, 10:47 PM Delete - Edit curious_cookie 2 words- Gaspard Ulliel Reply #2. Nov 17 06, 2:50 AM Delete - Edit mastephens most handsome would have to be Paul Newman, he's got class, charms and good looks and would probably help you cross the street even if you weren't crossing. Reply #3. Dec 04 06, 4:30 PM Delete - Edit TheRambler Gerry Butler, he has a great body, he is breathtakingly hamdsome and he is Scottish, what more could you swoon over. (By the way, he was in Dracula 2000, Attila the Hun & Beowulf & Grendel) Reply #4. Dec 16 06, 10:06 AM Delete - Edit Lilady Patrick Swayze Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr. Elvis Presley John F. Kennedy and his son, John Jr. I'm sure there's more, but that's the top 5 that came to mind. Reply #5. Dec 16 06, 9:24 PM Delete - Edit URAbooger Wentworth Miller Channing Tatum and Chad Michael Murray enough said =D Reply #6. Jan 04 07, 4:16 PM Delete - Edit LadyPhantasma Hugh Jackman Josh Holloway Jude Law David Duchovny Gerard Butler Jonathan Rhys Meyers Reply #7. Jan 05 07, 2:09 AM Delete - Edit RCG3 Channing Tatum,Jensen Ackles ,and the probaly the most beautiful man I've ever seen is... Tom Welling. Reply #8. Jan 06 07, 3:09 PM Delete - Edit finnity brad pitt.. yes please lol im a guy Reply #9. Jan 06 07, 6:35 PM Delete - Edit finnity Also, just going to throw it out there.. james dean! Reply #10. Jan 06 07, 6:37 PM Delete - Edit potc_rules128 Johnny Depp Orlando Bloom Channing Tatum Reply #11. Jan 06 07, 7:21 PM Delete - Edit MandyL Johnny Depp, Viggo Mortenson, Tim McGraw... Reply #12. Feb 11 07, 8:22 PM Delete - Edit Macbabe Derek Jeter Orlando Bloom Reply #13. Feb 12 07, 2:28 AM Delete - Edit Reply #173. Jun 02 07, 7:28 AM |
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Transferred from another thread: Posted by: francodr Subject: Celebrities who are good in acting Date: Sep 04 05 Which actors & actresses possess the best acting skills? They may or may not have won Academy Awards. This is different from "Who is your favorite actor/ actress?" because the celebrities you love probably are not the best in acting. In my opinion these people have the most skill: Robert de Niro Jack Nicholson Dustin Hoffman Jodie Foster Anthony Hopkins Jessica Lange Meryl Streep Susan Sarandon Jane Fonda (edit) (delete) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 replies. On page 2 of 2 pages. 1 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- queen525 The actors that I think are good in acting is: John Travolta, Kevin Bacon, Patrick Swayze, Ben Stiller,and Will Smith. I can't think of any actresses that is good at acting. But is one actress that I think is great at acting and she can act in any movie that she in and she probably show these young actresses a thing or two about acting she is none other Julia Roberts. She is a Great Actress. Reply #21. Dec 21 06, 6:39 PM Delete - Edit ilovecrazy I would have to say Jensen Ackles Reply #22. Dec 28 06, 9:02 PM Delete - Edit jericha Harrison Ford Reply #174. Jun 02 07, 8:15 AM |
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Transferred from another thread: Posted by: francodr Subject: Celebrities who are good in acting Date: Sep 04 05 Which actors & actresses possess the best acting skills? They may or may not have won Academy Awards. This is different from "Who is your favorite actor/ actress?" because the celebrities you love probably are not the best in acting. In my opinion these people have the most skill: Robert de Niro Jack Nicholson Dustin Hoffman Jodie Foster Anthony Hopkins Jessica Lange Meryl Streep Susan Sarandon Jane Fonda (edit) (delete) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 replies. On page 1 of 2 pages. 1 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Priscilla9 I agree with all your choices. I notice that most of the names you mentioned are older celebrities. Let me give you some fresher faces: Johnny Depp Julia Roberts Julia Stiles Cameron Diaz Will Ferrel Reply #1. Sep 04 05, 8:53 AM Delete - Edit malcolmsex I think Gary Sinise, Robert De Niro, and Kevin Spacey are the three best actors today. William Macy is very good too. Reply #2. Sep 05 05, 8:54 PM Delete - Edit thekeski Here's just ten: Robert De Niro Al Pacino Jonnhy Depp Robin Williams Sean Penn Matt Damon Meryl Streep Nicole Kidman Jodie Foster Kevin Spacey and tonnes more Reply #3. Sep 22 05, 5:13 PM Delete - Edit dutch_frank_65 Where is Tom Hanks in your lists. He can be sooo funny, but also brilliantly serious. His best films are Cast Away, The Green Mile and The Terminal. Even as a computer image (Polar Express) he is good. And he has no star attitude either. I hereby nominate him "the best actor ever". All in favor say "Ay" Reply #4. Oct 12 05, 2:48 AM Delete - Edit Freddie Jr. Ben Affleck Al Pacino Robert De Niro Freddie Prinze Jr. Sarah Michelle Gellar Jennifer Garner Jodie Foster Victor Garber Michael Vartan Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Love Hewitt Eric Balfour Jessica Biel Wesley Snipes Ryan Reynolds Johnny Messner Reply #5. Dec 18 05, 2:05 PM Delete - Edit somebody77 I really like Rachel McAdams, I think she holds the key to capturing the audience and has great acting talent. She'll go far in Hollywood, I'm sure. And I like Jim Carrey for the men, his face antics are what really get me. He may not be the best actor in the world, but he just makes me laugh. Reply #6. Dec 28 05, 10:41 PM Delete - Edit cutae Halle Berry Will Smith Leonardo Decaprio Bradd Pitt Orlando Bloom Elijah Woods Denzel Washington Spike Lee Kimberly elise Julia Roberts Reply #7. Jan 11 06, 4:10 PM Delete - Edit toadsworth65 I nominate Michael Weatherly as "The Best Underrated Actor". Reply #8. Jan 22 06, 6:58 PM Delete - Edit Freddie Jr. Freddie Prinze Jr. Sarah Michelle Gellar Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner Brad Pitt Anjolina Jolie Michael Vartan George Clooney Reply #9. Feb 08 06, 7:00 PM Delete - Edit boji8 Just to mention a few: Robert De Niro Dustin Hoffman Matt Damon Johnny Depp William H. Macy Billy Bob Thornton Val Kilmer Reese Witherspoon Reply #10. Apr 25 06, 3:46 AM Delete - Edit Pedros_Aunt I am going to pick two especially because they are considered different sorts of entertainers but seriously blew me away with their dramatics. And wouldn't necesiarily come to mind at first. Robin Williams is a comedic genius, but his serious is EVEN better. Cher. Anything she has ever acted in. Reply #11. Apr 25 06, 2:55 PM Delete - Edit prislander Some of the names posted by others seem good choices (Pacino, Nicholson, Hopkins, Spacey, Streep, Sarandon...), others, less so (Gellar, Pitt, Jolie, JLo, Clooney...). Here are some additional names that also make sense to me: Actors: Richard Dreyfuss, Geoffrey Rush and Robert Duvall Actresses: Gwyneth Paltrow, Glen Close and Holly Hunter Reply #12. May 10 06, 11:43 PM Delete - Edit Trucker59 Why has nobody mentioned Edward Norton ? He is terrific Reply #13. Jul 10 06, 5:06 PM Delete - Edit Analiafc Anthony Hopkins Al Pacino Dustin Hoffman Gary Oldman Susan Sarandon Nicole Kidman Natalie Portman Naomi Watts Reply #14. Jul 10 06, 5:49 PM Delete - Edit Lilady dutch_frank_65, I'm in favor of Tom Hanks so I say "Ay". And malcolmsex, I totally agree with you on Gary Sinise. He hasn't got the credit that due him. And if I may add just two more to my list. Morgan Freeman is a terrific actor also, who hasn't got much recognition. And Samuel L. Jackson wins hands down. Reply #15. Jul 10 06, 8:29 PM Delete - Edit Bruce007 Male actors: Harrison Ford, Al Pacino, Morgan Freeman. Female actors: Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, Ashley Judd. Reply #16. Jul 10 06, 8:47 PM Delete - Edit Ginaem Best males: Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, John Travolta, Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Chevy Chase, Johnny Depp, and George Clooney. Best female: Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, Halle Berry, Kirsten Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zetta Jones, and Cameron Diaz. Reply #17. Sep 02 06, 8:10 AM Delete - Edit Lilady Nicholas Cage and I know some people may think I'm silly, but Billy Bob Thornton is a very good actor. Reply #18. Sep 04 06, 12:55 AM Delete - Edit mayjay64 I agree with Dutch re Tom Hanks. He is definitely one of the more brilliant actors around, along with Robin Williams. Of course, there are the vets, Nicholson, De Niro etc. Despite all the brouhaha that surrounds him, I think Tom Cruise is a great actor. Other good ones are Johnny Depp, Matt Damon and John Travolta. John Travolta, besides being good in drama, comedy and action, is also quite versatile and can sing AND dance. Same with Hugh Jackman who excels in acting, singing, dancing AND hosting. Among the women, I consider Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts and Renee Zellweger good actresses. Reply #19. Nov 29 06, 8:25 PM Delete - Edit potc_rules128 Actors: Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Daniel Radcliffe, Elijah Wood, Will Smith Actresses: Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts, Cameron Diaz Reply #175. Jun 02 07, 8:16 AM |
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Johnny Depp because he is perfect for every part he plays, especially Jack Sparrow! Julia Roberts because I like her in all her movies so far. My two favorites are Sleeping With the Enemy and The Pelican Brief. Reply #176. Jun 08 07, 9:21 PM |
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My favourite actor is david tennant because he is hot and he is a great actor. He can play so many roles from evil stalking killer to the charismatic Giacomo Casanova. Reply #177. Jun 08 07, 11:11 PM |
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I like Johnny Depp too, he's so versatile and multitalented. Reply #178. Jun 09 07, 8:59 AM |
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I believe the older actors were so much superior to the ones we have now, some are just a flash in the pan. And, also, the caliber of movies being made today cannot compare to the classics of yesterday. If I had to pick just a few I would go with Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Orson Wells, Marlon Brando, Jimmy Stewart. Lauren Bacall, Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davis. Reply #179. Jun 11 07, 11:51 AM |
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Without a doubt Anthony Hopkins. He is amazing and can play any part and make it believable. For women? I think that Julia Roberts is okay. Reply #180. Jun 11 07, 2:32 PM |
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